Извара

Izvara is a 500 g pack of traditional Bulgarian cottage cheese produced by Родна стряха, made from pasteurised whey that is almost entirely cow's milk and a small amount of table salt. Classified in the Milk and dairy products group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, providing 137 kcal per 100 g with 13.3 g protein, modest fat (6.8 g) and saturated fat (3.5 g), but containing 3.2 g sugars and 1 g salt, which are higher in sugar yet lower in salt than typical cottage‑cheese averages. While it offers a good protein boost and lower fat compared with many cheeses, its modest sugar level and processing level temper its overall health profile.